EMS and Trauma Programs Manager

Job Description:

EMS and Trauma Programs Manager

Description

Job Posting Title
EMS and Trauma Programs Manager

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Medical Facilities Service

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
August 01, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $85,000.00 based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Central Office - 123 Robert S Kerr; Oklahoma City, OK

Salary: up to $85,000.00 based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health?

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Position Description: The EMS & Trauma Manager will manage the Trauma and Emergency Management Services teams and provides leadership to staff on rule and statutory requirements.

Duties:

• Supervises Emergency Management Services (EMS) and Trauma teams including coordinators, data staff, licensing staff, and quality improvement staff.
• Oversees staff work with advisory councils and other external groups; ensures compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
• Ensures staff work falls within the scope of the agency’s authority.
• Ensures staff meet rule and statutory requirements.
• Coordinates EMS compact state requirements.
• Serves as point of contact for transition to online EMS licensure.
• Works with budget manager and contract monitor to ensure timely distribution of Trauma Fund and the Oklahoma Emergency Response System Stabilization and Improvement Revolving Fund.
• Responsible for content of Trauma and EMS webpages.
• Ensures licensure applications are clear, concise, and straight-forward, ensuring all requirements for licensure are included in the licensure application process.
• Presents to advisory councils and other external groups as needed.
• Implements robust cross-training protocols for staff.
• Interprets data from various reports to make recommendations to leadership.
• Ensures programmatic deadlines are met.
• Maintains awareness of national trends and best practice recommendations.
• Responsible for reviewing all funding requests to ensure they do not exceed administrative cost restraints and align with statutory authority.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, management, public health, or a closely related field plus five years of experience in an administrative or professional capacity in public health, healthcare, business, or public administration. Must have a minimum of two years supervisory experience.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with a master’s degree and three progressive years of experience in an emergency management position; A certified Paramedic or licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Oklahoma; More than three years of experience with complex responsibilities and supervision for more than 10 staff members; experience with the Oklahoma rule promulgation process.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is set in an office environment with climate-control and exposure to moderate levels of noise. While performing job duties employee is required to talk, stand, walk, reach with arms and legs, and move boxes as needed. This position may be required to complete inspection review services in the field.

Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .